In a previous story (“On Blindness and Blind Spots”) I sought to understand the
psychological causes of a long-time patient's myriad of seemingly inexplicable symptoms …

The Wonder and the Mystery is an anthology of intimate personal stories and innovative
ideas published in the Annals' Reflections section. It includes a wide range of articles, from …

When I was a new social worker, a series of events changed my clinical practice. I believed
academic pursuits and scholarly work were the key components to cultivating my clinical …

For several months I have been trying to tag a greyness that has shaded my doctoring. I was
not burned out but uncovered the desert experience of mind and soul known as acedia …

Early in my first year of medical school, I was given some valuable-sounding advice:“Treat
the patient, not the disease” and “Medicine is more of an art than a science.” Eager to …

I am a Family Physician for the last 29 years, working in an outpatient clinic. This week is my
25th anniversary of coming to UNM HSC to work. I have loved my work overall–my favorite …

During medical school and residency, we are taught to always keep boundaries with our
patients. I took this lesson to heart and considered my patients merely as “diseases” during …

I imagine, I hope Page 1 Art of Family Medicine I imagine, I hope Sue King RN MTS I sit
listening to memories I imagine them here, I hope for their presence. The absence of little feet …

Bird's Eye View is a compelling book of stories sharing a life lived in health care. Written for
health professionals--but accessible to all readers--each chapter offers insight into how it …

This is a tale of burnout and resiliency, of despair and rebirth. Dr Chacko graciously shares
her story of plumbing the depths of the abyss as a successful subspecialist (radiation …